Date: Tue, 31 Jan 1995 13:10:25 EST
From: Rob Slade
Subject: Book Review: "LANtastic Quick Reference" by Talbot
BKLNTSQR.RVW 941206
"LANtastic Quick Reference", Talbot, 1992, 0-934605-78-5, U$14.95
%A David Talbott
%C 1580 Center Dr., Santa Fe, NM 87505-9746
%D 1992
%G 0-934605-78-5
%I Onword Press
%O U$14.95 800-842-3636
%P 164
%T "LANtastic Quick Reference"
While LANtastic has made a name as a simple, minimally intrusive,
peer-to-peer network for sharing disks and printers, its documentation
has become increasingly complex. This book can serve as a reminder of
the various command and function options. For basic commands, this
may be enough: for more advanced items, it can serve as an introduction
to the correct section of the program documentation.
The book is divided into three sections: User, System Manager, and
Installer. The last is a bit brief, being merely a listing of
ArtiSoft network interface card settings, and the command-line
switches and options for the basic network drivers. The lack of any
mention of NDIS is unfortunate.
Ironically, the author seems to be extremely proud of the indexing job
on the book. There *is* an index, but it is quite brief, and hardly a
selling point. Nevertheless, this book is doubtless well worth the
price for those working with and managing LANtastic networks.
copyright Robert M. Slade, 1994 BKLNTSQR.RVW 941206
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